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Y866 GCA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,785 mi
Last recorded62,785 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 GCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,785 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 62,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 62,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,809 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 61,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bumper loose

surface rust on rear discs

Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper loose

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 8 Aug 2015 56,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,947 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust burning though under shield

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,939 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 51,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,559 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 45,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,296 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,206 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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Y866 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y866 GCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y866 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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